Also in court were two PKR assemblypersons turned BN-friendly Independents – Mohd Osman Jailu (Changkat Jering) and Jamaluddin Mohd Radzi (Behrang). Their defections had made it possible for BN to take over the Perak government.

After the decision, which was delivered at about 1pm, Hafarizam urged Nizar to vacate his office to allow Zambry to move in.

Sulaiman meanwhile said he had to take instructions from Nizar on what to do next and on whether to file a review of the stay order.

In an immediate response, Nizar said he would seek legal advice on what to do next.

Regardless of what legal actions are taken by both parties, he said the matter must be resolved quickly.